Monday, November 2, 2009

What is a sunchoke?


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Why: On 2PzNaPpod friend STAFF MEAL:
Last night we roasted some sunchokes and yams and then whirled them around in the cuisinart until they were silky and light.
Answer: A sunchoke is an underground vegetable like a cross between a rutabaga, potato, sunflower seed, and water chestnut. Also called a Jerusalem artichoke, it is not like an artichoke bloom, nor does it grow in Jerusalem. It's one of the few native tubers of North America. A sunchoke, related to the sunflower, makes a delicious addition to salad, salsa, marinade, and soup.

Source: WiseGeek

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